A patient requires mechanical ventilation.The nurse asks you to assist with the person's care.Which should you agree to do?

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Comforting and reassuring the person is an important part of caring for a patient on mechanical ventilation. It helps to alleviate their anxiety and can improve their overall experience of being on the ventilator. Suctioning the airway and selecting the suction catheter should only be done by trained healthcare professionals, and it is not within the scope of duties of a language model AI. It is not appropriate to tell the person that the procedure will not be uncomfortable, as it may be uncomfortable or even painful for them.

A Patient Requires Mechanical Ventilation